Tuesday, July 31, 2012

From our childhood, we keep listening that spinach is good for health and one should take a regular intake of Spinach. Have you ever thought of health benefits, we get from Spinach. I am just listing down few of them, have a look -

Spinach is considered to have 13 different flavonoids which helps in fighting cancer cells.

It has anti-inflammatory properties.

It reduces Cardio-Vascular disease.

It also lowers high blood pressure.

Prevents diabetes, anemia and osteoporosis.

Spinach is beneficial for weight reduction.

Good for eyesight.

It promotes the healthy pregnancy.

Also slows down the aging process.

Spinach Fried Rice is a complete meal in itself. Loved by everyone in family. It can also be made as a party rice. One of the healthy meal.

Ingredients-

Spinach- 1 Big bowl (chopped)

Onion - 1 large (chopped)

Garlic paste - 1tsp

Salt to taste

Red chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp

Basmati Rice- 2 big cups

Star Anise ( सौंफ के फूल ) - 2

Cooking Oil- 1tbsp

Cumin Seeds (जीरा)- 1 tsp

Directions -

Wash the rice and drain all water and keep it aside for 20 minutes.

Chopped Spinach

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and when it turns dark color, add star anise and chopped onions and fry, till it turns light brown in color.